Mexican Garden

Quick Summary: A salsa container garden needs two 24-inch planters: one with a staked tomato, garlic, onions, and cilantro; one with a pepper plant and more onions and cilantro. Choose meaty, high-acid tomatoes (Opalka, Box Car Willie, Druzba) and jalapeños for classic salsa. Full sun (6+ hours), consistent watering, and regular fertilizing are essential. Harvest …

Detailed tips on how to achieve successful tomato & pepper seed germination, especially with heirloom tomatoes

Starting tomato and pepper seeds is a science and an art and this is a “how-to” post for successful seed germination